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myogan;
like you said, it all depends on the Kanji.
Using jisho.org there are many variants
especially where a Joro can be an Edo period Prostitute or a species of spiderjoro.jpg

to answer Tom's question, it doesn't matter, they are just words used to designate various pieces of the puzzle
for instance, cho can mean a unit of measurement but, not in this case ; also Maneki can be an introduction of preface as well as a cat: go figure

gassho, Shokai

sat/LAH

仁道 生開 - Jindo Shokai "Open to life in a benevolent way"
May we all grow together in our knowledge of the Dharma

I also think that Thomas was asking more in reference to the Rakusu and it parts, as oppose to its literal meaning, but that is just my understanding. =)

Probably. I'm just taking advantage of the question To provide several benefits. Studying is always better if you can immerse yourself in it, in this case not only with language but the study of the rakusu. It also can bring the community together in a different way. After all, how many Zendos can you learn how to say prostitute in a foreign-language ?

Probably. I'm just taking advantage of the question To provide several benefits. Studying is always better if you can immerse yourself in it, in this case not only with language but the study of the rakusu. It also can bring the community together in a different way. After all, how many Zendos can you learn how to say prostitute in a foreign-language ?